It’s that time of year again when the early birds start their countdown to Christmas. Christmas in July is very much a thing; it’s a celebration that started in 1933, when a summer camp dedicated two days to Christmas, on July 24 and 25. The Walt Disney Company have begun the celebrations early too, with the confirmation that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return to Magic Kingdom this year, after three years.
The Christmas celebrations have also begun on the Disney Store; the new Christmas ornaments have been released and are online for Guests to purchase. Favorites of ours include: the Mickey Mouse & Friends Glass Dome Sketchbook Ornament; the Tiana and Naveen Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament; and the Baymax Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament.
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But that’s not all, when it comes to new Disney Christmas ornaments making a debut this year. As of July 9, the 2022 Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament Premiere begins. With 250 new keepsake ornaments becoming available in store and online, you’ll most definitely want to check the new releases to see which ones you want to add to your collection. Here are the ones we have our eyes on!
Walt Disney World The World’s Most Magical Celebration 50th Anniversary Musical Ornament with Light
To commemorate the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, Hallmark have released a stunning Christmas tree ornament the features Cinderella Castle with an iridescent finish and shiny metallic gold accents. With the press of a button, the ornament is lit up with a beautiful light show, to the Disney classic ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’. Designed by Keepsake Artist Robert Hurlburt, this one of a kind ornament can be yours for $47.99 plus tax.
Disney The Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Musical Ornament With Light
Available to purchase in August, this ornament features the famous hitchhiking ghosts from The Haunted Mansion: Professor Phineas Plump; Ezra Beane; and Gus. At the press of a button, the happy haunts light up to sounds fromThe Haunted Mansion. Designed by Ken Crow, the ornament will be available to purchase for $39.99 plus tax.
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Disney Mickey Mouse Ahoy, There! Photo Frame Ornament
Fans of Steamboat Willie will definitely want to add this ornament to their collection. Not only is it a new ornament this year, featuring Mickey in his Steamboat Willie attire, but it also has space to display a family photo. If you have a sailing on the Disney Wish booked for this year, or another Disney Cruise, this might just be the perfect ornament to remember your trip by! Available for $17.99, this ornament is designed by Alex Ho and has space for a 1.9 x 1.9in photo.
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Special Anniversary Ornaments
There are several anniversary ornaments that are part of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament collection this year.
The Disney Bambi 80th Anniversary Papercraft Ornament is a charming decoration, that features Bambi, his mother, and Thumper in a woods scene, surrounded by blue birds. Designed and crafted by artist Gregor Benedetti, the ornament is made from wood and paper, and is available for $19.99.
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The Disney Jungle Book 55th Anniversary Ornament relives the playful scene from the animated classic, where young Mowgli comes across the elephant march and runs into Haiti Jr., nose to nose. This plastic tree ornament is available for $18.99.
If you love to celebrate the villains, then make sure to purchase the Disney Hercules Hades 25th Anniversary Ornament for your Christmas tree this year. Hades, Lord of the Dead, is featured with his flaming blue hair and dressed in his shadowy black robes. This is a limited edition piece, available at the 2022 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event, so if you’re wanting to get your hands on him, plan to do so quickly, before he sells out.
If you or a member of your family love Stitch, then the Disney Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Stitch Ornament must be added to your collection, for $19.99. The mischievous yet loveable blue alien, known as Stitch, is dressed in his red spacesuit, complete with plasma blasters.
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Disney Precious Moments Ornaments
For some time, Hallmark have released a couple of Disney Precious Moments Ornaments each year, as part of their Keepsake Christmas Ornament collections. Each ornament features a famous Disney character or couple, and is made from porcelain.
Tiana is one of the two Precious Moments ornaments for 2022, available for $29.99 before tax. Named The Princess and the Frog Tiana, the Disney princess is depicted in her sparkling green lily pad-inspired gown.
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Jessie & Bullseye from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story, also join the Precious Moments collection, for $39.99 before tax. Jessie sits atop her trusty steed, Bullseye, whilst waving. If you already have the Woody Precious Moments Ornament that was released in 2014, then Jessie would make the perfect accompaniment for him.
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Where to find them
Be sure to check the website to find out where your nearest Hallmark store is. Alternatively, place an order online and have it delivered right to your front door. If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, Ryan’s Hallmark Shop in Hunters Creek is located close to Lake Buena Vista. Plan to stop by during your Disney vacation, using a car or catching an Uber or taxi.
There are plenty more Disney ornaments in the 2022 Keepsake Ornament Collection, including Star Wars ornaments such as the Death Star and Grogu. Make sure to browse online and find the ones you’ll be displaying on your Christmas tree this year!
